covid-19

Reported in the Oz on-line (likely pay-walled - check news.com.au ) Last Covid rules scrapped for travel to Britain ...

Hello, We would like to redeem a Qantas voucher issued 2020 for Premium Economy itinerary from Germany via London to Sydney. Qantas office told us we can only book economy class flights with that voucher. Economy tariff 2022 for the same itinerary as 2020 is lower than voucher value. Premium Eco...

So I tested positive 7 days ago (6th) I've had no symptoms for 4 days, but still testing positive on RAT/LFTing. I'm due to fly on Wednesday back to Aus on QF10. Does anyone have any experience getting a Doctor to sign off that you're recovered from covid, but still testing positive? How does...

Taking bets on which states will adopt this Close contacts of a COVID case will soon no longer have to quarantine

Hey Guys, I won't lie, kinda overwhelmed by a heap of stuff going on, and would really love some clarification. At present, I'm flying from SYD to LAX next Wednesday evening, starting in Brisbane Wednesday morning (the things you do to get on the Dreamliner) At present I've booked a histopath...

Hi all, First time posting a question, despite being a long time lurker, so hope I've done it right...! We booked Qantas RTW business tickets last year, for travel August 2022 SYD - MAN via HKG with Cathay. I understand we can't predict when travel transit through HKG will be opened up...

Hi all long time lurker 2nd time poster. Booked SYD - MLE via SIN (VTL flight 3hr layover) on SQ for mid-April. We'll then be flying from SIN - CMB on EK, spending some time there, then returning home to SYD via SIN on SQ (VTL flight 2.5 hr layover). Transit in SIN doesn't require a negative...

After quite literally years of waiting, the time has finally come to join others and get myself on a plane out of Australia for a holiday. This trip will entail a lot of firsts (though no First Class) - first time visits to Turkey, Switzerland and Norway. First time on Singapore Airlines...

Hi All, Has anyone arrived in Singapore since the new COVID testing was announced? On paper it looks better as you no longer have to do a PCR test on arrival, but it actually seems worse, as you now have to isolate until you can get a supervised RAT done, and it seems that the test centres only...

I am trying to apply for a Thailand Pass by logging on to the MFA website Thailand Pass Registration System (for air travel only) However every time I do this it get the attached message which says “There seems to be a problem” and “Thailand Pass system has approved my registration” (it hasn’t)...

We booked our EU trip (SQ KF in J) in June 2021 for - Romania, Hungary, and Turkey plus Singapore I have an AMEX Explorer card that comes with Chubb travel insurance , who have issued new rules starting 5 March 2022 (see American Express Insurance | AMEX Australia ) that incudes this -...

Hi brains trust, I’m planning to fly from SYD-BKK on Monday April 11th 2022 on QF23, landing into BKK at 16:40 local time. After that, I plan to fly from BKK-DXB on Monday April 11th 2022 on EK379, departing BKK at 21:10 local time. They're on different PNRs. I am not planning to leave the...

I have booked JAL Syd-Haneda mid May arriving 5.05pm. I wish to overnight in a proper hotel room to depart next day at 10.40am to Paris. Current info (25/2/22) seems to be no o/n transit allowed outside of the airport. Any advice ? Plan another route ? Stay inside airport in transit room and...

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the requirements for supervised RAT tests for entering Australia. On the government website it states: "For a RAT, the test must be undertaken by or under the supervision of an authorised person who is not the traveller (e.g...

Has anyone had any recent experience of travelling to Greece on an Australian passport with our own international covid certificate? Was our certificate accepted or are there outlets where it can be transferred to the EU digital certificate? Apparently in France this can be done in pharmacies...

Hi, I'm just looking for a reality check on refund rules between Qantas and Qatar. It pretty much is a covid related question with cross over into normal fare rules. Basically, i'm looking at a trip to Europe in June, within the various fly flexible rules for Covid. Business class, Central...

Hi Everyone, I haven't touched my points for a year. I did book flights last month but had to cancel due to borders shut down. Ive lost a couple of hundred points due to expiry. I'm dying inside. Is there a way to get it back?? I did question them this end of last yr and they said i dont need to...

Apologies if this has been asked before, but when flying to Australia I've read that "a medical certificate as proof of a negative Rapid Antigen Test taken under medical supervision within 24 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure, must be provided to your airline when you check in"...

My 21 year old daughter needs insurance in the USA pre and post a stint as a camp America counsellor in June for 3 months. She will mainly be travelling in the USA, Europe, the UK and Turkey (and will be doing a cruise with me for a week in Italy). Many insurance companies don't cover cruises...

Covid oral antivirals Eligibility criteria for Australia. Discuss with GP